Extreme Heat Tips for Safety

Posted on 6/20/2014
by
Yalonda Miller

Summer is officially upon us. Please be aware of the hot temperatures that we experience here in North Carolina, and take necessary precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses. School is out and children are actively participating in summer camps and spending more time outdoors. Children should be closely monitored for signs of heat stress, including:

Muscle cramps

Fatigue, weakness

Dizziness, fainting

Headache

Nausea or vomiting

Elderly people are also very susceptible to complications from extreme heat and the Forsyth County Department of Public Health is encouraging frequent checks on elderly family members and neighbors to be sure they are protected from the heat.